Supreme Court
Dishonour of Cheque - Complaint maintainable against the trustee who signed the cheque, not the trust
The Supreme Court's decision highlights that while trusts may be considered entities for certain legal purposes, they la...
Civil disputes cannot be converted into criminal cases, breach of contract does not give rise to criminal prosecution.
The Supreme Court's decision to quash the criminal proceedings and the non-bailable warrants issued against the appellan...
Fake driving licence : No "pay and recovery" directions
The judgment is a pivotal interpretation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, particularly regarding the liability of insure...
Transfer of investigation to CBI : Only be directed in rare and compelling circumstances
The Supreme Court's judgment emphasized that inherent jurisdiction under Section 528 BNSS [Section 482 CrPC] cannot be i...
Railways - Untoward incidents : Mere absence of a ticket does not negate the claim of being a bona fide passenger
The Supreme Court's decision mandates the Railways to pay Rs. 8,00,000 as compensation to the appellants within eight we...
Judicial officers with combined experience of seven years as advocates and judicial officers, eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges
The ruling is a significant step toward enhancing the quality and efficiency of the District Judiciary by ensuring that ...
Road Safety - Directions issued for pedestrian safety, wearing helmets, wrong-lane driving, and vehicle headlights
This judgment marks a critical step towards addressing road safety challenges in India, with the Supreme Court setting a...
Futala Lake, Nagpur does not qualify as a "wetland" : its man-made.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's directions to protect Futala Lake's ec...
Tender conditions restricting eligibility to bidders with past experience in a specific state are arbitrary
The judgment is expected to have significant implications for public procurement processes across India, reinforcing the...
Challan submitted without arrest, IO says custodial interrogation is not required : Why Supreme Court is angry at grant of bail?
This ruling serves as a crucial reminder of the judiciary's role in maintaining procedural integrity and ensuring justic...
Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation indulging in Anti-Competitive Practices - Fine rightly imposed
This ruling underscores the Supreme Court's commitment to maintaining fair competition and consumer interests, affirming...
DRT Sale : E-auction notice issued without disclosing encumbrances : auction notice and consequent sale invalid
The judgment serves as a critical reminder of the due diligence required in property auctions, especially those involvin...
Judicial Service : Retrospective application of Rule requiring 7 years of practice as an advocate held valid
The Supreme Court, led by Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, addressed a series of civil appeals and sp...
Murder : Recovery of blood-stained chunni from house of accused found to be unreliable and insignificant
The judgment also highlighted the principles governing interference in acquittal cases, noting that the appellate court ...
Cruelty and harassment - FIR quashed where allegations were vague and general, lacking specific particulars
The court clarified that the allegations concerning unnatural sex and criminal intimidation under Sections 377 and 506 w...
Contempt of Court - Failure to hand over possession rent matter - Civil prison and fine for the contemnors
In addition, the Supreme Court directed the District Judge of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to appoint a bailiff with polic...
Motor Accident - Legal representatives of a deceased cane claim for compensation for personal injury, even if the claimant dies
The Supreme Court, presided over by Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria, addressed the preliminary objection rai...
Compensation under Motor Vehicles Act cannot be reduced by applying parameters under Workmen's Compensation Act
In conclusion, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment dated January 23, 2020, and restored the compensati...
Proof of accident in motor accident claims must be established - FIRs be registered promptly at appropriate jurisdictional police station
The Court also noted that in the criminal case, the driver of the vehicle was acquitted, and the eyewitness failed to id...
Prevention of Corruption - Quashing of FIR when justified
The Supreme Court, in its judgment, noted that the High Court had provided valid reasoning for its decision, citing the ...
Supreme Court Demands Accountability Over Non-Functional CCTVs in Police Stations
The bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has issued directives to the State of Rajasthan to furnish d...
Provincial Insolvency Act - High Court must to reappreciate evidence while reversing findings of the trial court
The judgment underscores the appellate court's duty to engage deeply with the trial court's reasoning and evidentiary fi...
Insurance Owner forging date on insurance policy - Insurance Company Permitted to Recover 50% of Compensation
The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of verifying insurance policy authenticity during initial proceedings, notin...
Clubbing of FIRs only in exceptional cases with the consent of the concerned States
This decision underscores the complexity of multi-state legal proceedings and highlights the Supreme Court's focus on pr...
Insurance - Owner forging date on insurance policy - Insurance Company Permitted to Recover 50% of Compensation
The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of verifying insurance policy authenticity during initial proceedings, notin...
Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Prior Judgment; Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Costs
Additionally, the court identified the petition as an abuse of judicial process. Imposing a penalty for this misuse, the...
Supreme Court Restores Conviction in Cheque Bounce Case, Sets New Guidelines to Expedite Disposal
This landmark decision reinforces the legal framework governing cheque bounce cases, ensuring that financial discipline ...
Supreme Court Upholds Appointment in Aided Institution, Condones Over-Age
This judgment underscores the court's stance on the applicability of specific recruitment rules to aided institutions, h...
Complaint against advocate for professional misconduct - Referral to the Disciplinary Committee requires recording of reasons
The decision also covered another case involving advocate Geeta Ramanugrah Shastri, where similar allegations were dismi...
No cheating and criminal breach of trust - Absence of fraudulent or dishonest intention during agreement for sale
The Supreme Court also underscored the misuse of criminal proceedings for personal vendetta, stating that the delay of e...
Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Dowry Harassment Case, Cites Lack of Concrete Evidence
Emphasizing the need for caution in matrimonial disputes, the Supreme Court highlighted the increasing misuse of Section...
Disputes of civil nature given criminal colour are liable to be quashed - Ratio of Bhajan Lal categories reiterated.
This judgment serves as a significant precedent in discouraging the misuse of criminal law for settling civil disputes, ...
Supreme Court Mandates State Bar Council Elections After Decades of Delay
The Supreme Court's decision has been welcomed by many in the legal fraternity, who view it as an opportunity to restore...
Arbitration - Agreement between parties regarding rate of interest prevails over tribunal's discretion under the Act
The Supreme Court, in its judgment dated 24.09.2025, reiterated the principle of party autonomy in arbitration, stating ...
Levy of export duty on goods supplied from Domestic Tariff Area to Special Economic Zones is not justified.
Legal experts have hailed the decision as a progressive step towards encouraging economic activities within SEZs, aligni...
Supreme Court Intervenes to Address Environmental Crisis in Himachal Pradesh
The Supreme Court has set October 28, 2025, as the next date of hearing, by which time the State must submit its affidav...